The tournament, slated for the Theodosia Okoh Hockey pitch would start from the 20th to 28th of January, 2018, with clubs from Ghana, Nigeria, Egypt and Kenya participating in both male and female categories participating.

In an interview with GNA Sports at the Kotoka International Airport, Mahmoud Hagdy of Eastern Company Club noted of the teams preparedness to defend their trophy. “We are happy to be part of this championship again and we are looking forward to defend the title.

“We have worked hard in Egypt, which has prepared us well for this championship and we would work hard here also before the games start.” Hagdy said. Hagdy, who plays at defence for his club and the Egyptian national team noted of Ghana’s threat as they are going to be playing at home.

“We know the Ghana teams are very strong and play very well and moreover they would be playing at home, which would give them an added advantage, but we are ready for them.” He added. According to Hagdy the entire team is prepared mentally and physically for the tournament because they need to play more games in a short time coupled with the weather conditions in Ghana currently.

The Eastern Company Club would take on Police Machine from Nigerian on 20th January, 2018 at 13:30pm before the opening ceremony for the championship on 15:30pm.